Mercedes-Benz CLA 2020 Operator's Manual page 77

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
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they cannot be thrown around.
Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐
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gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
You have the following options for closing
the trunk lid:
Pull the trunk lid downwards using the han‐
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dle recess and push it closed.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open the
trunk lid by performing a kicking movement
under the bumper.
Observe the notes when opening the trunk lid
( page 73).
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Opening and closing
& WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot
exhaust system
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system.
Always ensure that you only make a
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kicking movement within the detection
range of the sensors.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid
When using an automatic car wash
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When using a high pressure cleaner
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Deactivate KEYLESS-GO or make sure
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that the SmartKey located is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle in
such situations.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that your feet are firmly on the ground, other‐
wise you could lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
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